Alpine team boss, Otmar Szafnauer, has denied that he may be set to lose his job after a disastrous showing for his team at the Hungarian GP. A crash took Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly out of the race at the Hungaroring, with both receiving DNF results. This comes hot on the heels of the
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Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer insists that powertrain supplier Renault wants the 2026 engine regulations to remain as they are, something Mercedes also want to see happen. Szafnauer’s comments regarding the new power unit regulations in 2026 have been made following concerns raised by Red Bull boss Christian Horner. Horner has insisted that tweaks to
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In a bid to alleviate the repercussions of Brexit, Formula 1 teams and officials have approached the British government, urging for measures to ease their operations. Last week, a prominent F1 delegation, including influential figures like Stefano Domenicali, Toto Wolff, Christian Horner, Sir Jackie Stewart, and Martin Brundle, was warmly received at 10 Downing Street
MoreAlpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has reaffirmed his unwavering confidence in Jack Doohan, despite the young Australian’s difficult start to the F2 season. As Alpine’s reserve driver, Doohan simultaneously competes in the F2 Championship, which serves as the primary feeder series to Formula 1, while supporting Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly at Alpine. Doohan, a
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Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed that the team has engaged in discussions with Pierre Gasly to prevent a recurrence of the blocking issues that plagued the driver during qualifying in Spain. Gasly’s impressive qualifying performance in Barcelona, securing a season’s best fourth place, was marred by penalties for impeding Carlos Sainz and Max
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Alpine is facing pressure from its management team amid a tricky start to the season, with the team’s CEO Laurent Rossi warning there will be “consequences” if the performances don’t improve soon. Stuck in P6 in the Constructors’ Standings, Alpine is behind rival team McLaren, although they are tied for points. The poor standing comes
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Alpine came into Monaco with a lot of pressure on their shoulders, having only managed to take 14 points in five races, leaving the team’s drivers keen to deliver. Team CEO Laurent Rossi had criticised the French team for an “amateurish” start to the season, claiming that the points gained in the opening rounds of
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The FIA has been urged to make an exception to current cost cap limitations to allow teams to create modern facilities that will allow them to compete on a level playing field with rivals. Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has explained that it’s difficult for teams to allocate the necessary money to bring about key
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Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has responded to some interesting comments made by Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi, where the Frenchman hit out at the Enstone-based team’s current performance. After finishing fourth in the Constructors’ Championship last season, 2023 hasn’t started brilliantly for the French side, who have scored just 14 points from the first five
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Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has defended the FIA’s handling of the Australian Grand Prix, which saw the most red flags in a single race. The first incident was caused by the Williams of Alex Albon spinning into the barrier, while the second occurred when the Haas of Kevin Magnussen touched the wall, sending debris flying
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